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A guide to using whistles as dog training tools
- April 17, 2023
We at ACME Whistles are a company of dog lovers and many of us share our homes and hearts with a four-legged friend or two. Dogs have evolved alongside us for thousands of years, so it’s no wonder that they have a reputation as mans’ best friend. Because we understand dogs, we know that they make the best working teams or companions when they are able to listen to their masters and follow commands.
All dogs should achieve at least a certain level of obedience training. It is vital for the safety of the dog and for anyone else coming into contact with them that the dog is able to understand and perform the basics such as sit, stay, leave it, and wait. The temptation for owners of new puppies is to focus on the fun process of learning tricks, but the importance of obedience training should also be addressed early on.
We have fine-tuned our dog whistles over the decades to ensure the reliability, consistency and performance of each model, making them an effective, practical tool in training dogs. There are many benefits to choosing dog training whistles, but the main one is that it ensures every command is consistent, thus reducing the chances of a misunderstanding taking place.
The “silent” dog whistle
The ACME Whistles range represents a series of world firsts, and our famous “silent” dog whistle is one of them. Though no whistle is truly silent, this model can be tuned to be imperceptible to most humans, but dogs with their sensitive hearing have no issues taking note of this whistle’s call. With its sleek styling and practical operation this is a great whistle for general dog training uses, and use in urban areas.
The ACME ALPHA
We have taken two of our most popular dog training whistles, the 211 ½ and the 210 ½, and have given them new life with a complete redesign. The changes are not just skin deep; the ALPHA captures your breath more effectively, delivering big sounds with even less effort on your part. This world-leading whistle design is 8% louder than the originals, increasing the range from which your dog will hear you by 17%. It has been developed in conjunction with champion dog trainers to create the world’s best dog training whistle.
The shepherds’ lip whistle
If you’re someone who wants the utmost flexibility and the option to create almost unlimited commands with your whistle, then the lip whistle will give you this and more. This marvel of engineering turns your mouth into a musical instrument, capable of producing clear and varied commands for your dog. Once you have mastered the basics you can go about teaching your dog a range of personalised commands that are delivered clearly and effectively.
The ACME Clicker
Clicker training for dogs is an extremely popular method these days. It relies on positive reinforcement techniques to reward good behaviour and encourage the dog to repeat desired behaviours. When your dog successfully follows your commands or demonstrates a desired behaviour, mark it with the clicker and give the dog a treat or praise.
The ACME Clicker is perfect for this use because most of us can operate a clicker at the precise moment that the behaviour takes place, often much faster than we can respond verbally. Most dog training clickers are made from cheap plastic and must be replaced often due to failure. Our Clicker is different; built to last from high quality materials and manufactured largely by hand, an ACME Clicker can last a lifetime.